Today, March 1, is the 60th day of the year (61st day in leap year) on the Gregorian Calendar. The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Pisces.
AP Today in History
The 2010s
The 2000s
- 2005: A divided U.S. Supreme court outlaws the Death Penalty for juvenile criminals.
- 2003: September 11 terrorist attack suspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is captured by the CIA in Pakistan.
March 1 1954
The 1950s
- 1954: Five members of the U.S. House of Representatives are wounded after nationalists from Puerto Rican opened fire in the gallery.
The 1800s
- 1872: Congress authorized the creation of Yellowstone National Park.
- 1867: Nebraska became the 37th state
March 1 1692
March 1 Moment of Zen
The Daily Show: Earthquake in Seattle (2001)
The Daily Show: Lebanese protestors celebrate (2005)
The Daily Show: Allies for Peace (2004)
Holidays and Observances
- Iceland - Beer Day
- South Korea - Remembrance Day
- Bulgaria - Baba Marta
- Bosnia and Herzegovina - Independence Day
Famous Birthdays
- 1978: Jensen Ackles - Supernatural
- 1973: Chris Webber - Sacramento Kings Alumni
- 1963: Ron Francis - Carolina Hurricanes Alumni
- 1954: Ron Howard - Director
- 1947: Alan Thicke - Growing Pains